How far is Haverford, PA from Heidelberg, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Heidelberg, PA is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.66 mi
05h 49m
Flight
254.44 mi
409.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.44 mi
Kilometers
409.48 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.66 mi
Kilometers
485.47 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heidelberg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-18T00:30
Arrive Heidelberg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haverford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Haverford
150.6 mi
02h 54m
To Heidelberg
151.1 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Haverford and Heidelberg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and Heidelberg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 14 sec · Winsor Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 21 sec · Woodside Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Montgomery Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Gulph Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Gulph Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Old Gulph Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Gulph Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Gulph Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    18.8 mi · 26 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg

    1124 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 50: Heidelberg

    1174 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Lydia Street

    1229 ft · 48 sec · Lydia Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    22 m · 10 sec · 1st Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Railroad Street

    595 ft · 28 sec · West Railroad Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    773 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ellsworth Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Ellsworth Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ellsworth Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverford and Heidelberg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 90%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
18.8 mi · 6%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 1%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
South Gulph Road
1.34 mi
Washington Avenue
1.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
254.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 54m from Haverford
Leave By
5:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Haverford and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heidelberg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haverford to Heidelberg?

The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.5 km) and usually takes 05h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Haverford and 151.1 miles from Heidelberg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.48 one way or $86.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Haverford and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heidelberg.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metal, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Heidelberg. Straight-line distance: 254.44 mi (409.48 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Heidelberg

#2 Heidelberg

Suburb south-west of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, population 1244

Population1,199
Coordinates40.3922900, -80.0908900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Heidelberg (-80.09089, 40.39229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.64 gal
40.29 L · about $43.48
Round trip
$86.95
21.28 gal · 80.58 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.1 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.48 $86.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.93 $97.87
Premium $4.95 $52.71 $105.42
Diesel $5.98 $63.63 $127.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Heidelberg. The current time is 00:30:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.